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Our Goal is Saving Lives
The American Cancer Society has ambitious goals for preventing cancer and increasing survival in diverse communities.
Why? Because people of color have suffered from cancer disproportionately, and often have less access to routine medical care. More

3 Ways We're Fighting Cancer in Trenton
At soup kitchens, schools, area cook-offs, and even ice hockey games, the American Cancer Society is taking the message of early detection to the streets. More

Sue Chang - Doctor of the Heart
When Sue Chang was diagnosed with cancer, she ran. In fact she cancelled her surgery at the last minute and flew to Taiwan trying to ignore her disease. More

Why We Need Hope Lodge NYC
When their only hope for a cure was 250 miles away, Aggie and Bill Donovan did what they needed to—they bought an RV. More

Where Does the Money Go?
Learn more about Your Dollars At Work in New York and New Jersey. The Eastern Division Financial Profile contains financial highlights, accomplishments, and contributions of survivors to our mission. View it here

An Interview With Dr. Alfred Ashford
Dr. Alfred Ashford, Director of the Department of Medicine Harlem Hospital Center and as Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University talks candidly about cancer among minorities.  Read his interview

Curing Cancer While Tying the Knot
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something donated. Weddings can be a time for newlyweds to give as well as receive. More

Cancer Survivor Won’t Let Fear Kill Others
Boonsee Yu, MD, a resident of East Northport, New York, is one of thirteen outstanding cancer care providers chosen to receive a prestigious national prize for cancer caring. More

Ready, Set, Relay!
On April 1, colleges across the NY and NJ area painted their campuses purple. Find out ways you can paint your town purple, honor cancer survivors, and more.

Amate a Ti Misma/Love Yourself
The American Cancer Society and Univision—the leading Spanish-language network—partnered together to promote mammography on Valentine’s Day. More

Thank You For Making Our Daffodil Days Campaign So Successful!